The San Francisco Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) operates under the following guiding framework:

Vision

Through equal access to safe, stimulating and nurturing child care and early education environments, San Francisco children and families of all cultural identities, economic backgrounds and special needs will thrive emotionally, intellectually and physically.

Mission

The Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) creates and drives the child care and early education agenda to meet the needs of children birth to age 12 and their families in San Francisco.

Charge

CPAC advocates for a broad system of quality, affordable and accessible child care and early education services throughout San Francisco, with a mandate from the State to focus on low-income and at-risk families.